FRENCH TEACHERS (permanent and LTO positions)

The RCDSB’s framework for Inspired Learning aims to empower our students and staff towards the achievement of success.

In a rapidly-changing world, the RCDSB continues to adapt, evolve and innovate in order to best serve the needs of our students and INSPIRE them to engage in an exciting future.

This requires us to EMPOWER our students with a foundation in big ideas, core skills, emerging global competencies and a positive sense of well-being.

As global citizens, our students are encouraged to be lifelong learners who will continue to ACHIEVE in order to reach their fullest potential.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team of educators focused on Inspired Learning, we encourage you to apply to this French Teacher Pool Hire.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work in short term and long term assignments, and will be placed into permanent positions as they become available.

Job Description

Qualifications and requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
•  FSL Part 1 qualifications required
•  Knowledge of the ‘Diplôme d’études en langue française’ (DELF) is considered an asset

NOTE: If you are currently in the process of becoming Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) qualified (i.e. new graduate, internationally trained educator, etc.) we welcome you to apply to this posting prior to qualifications being confirmed on the OCT website. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Commitment to students and student learning
• Commitment to inclusion and equity
• Excellent French and English communication skills, both oral and written
• Knowledge of the actional approach (approche actionnelle) to second language teaching
• Knowledge and ability to successfully teach the Ontario Curriculum in a variety of subjects
• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of assessment strategies
• Excellent interpersonal skills

SELECTION PROCESS 

The following is an overview of the interview and selection process:

French Language Assessment (FLA):

Candidates with the required qualifications will be provided with an access code to complete the EV@LANG self-assessment . This online diagnostic tool will assess: oral comprehension, written comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. It is the responsibility of the candidate to forward the certificate of completion (results are available immediately upon completion of the EV@LANG assessment) in order to be considered for the interview stage of the hiring process.

Interview & Exercise/Assignment:

Based on the results of the FLA, candidates may be extended a panel interview with RCDSB Administrators.

Please submit your application at www.applytoeducation.com to be considered for this posting.

Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume and a copy of your Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate (if certificate is pending, please indicate).

If selected for an interview, applicants will be required to provide three (3) professional, supervisory teaching references (including full name, position title, work location/organization, and email address). Experienced teachers will also be required to provide two (2) teaching evaluations including your most recent evaluation(s) and new graduates will be required to provide any summative practice teaching reports.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

All other applicants are thanked for their interest.

All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current vulnerable sector screening criminal background check acceptable to the Board.

Please advise Human Resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) prior to the closing date if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

The Renfrew County District School Board is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices.  For more information please visit the RCDSB Careers page.